H.R. 219 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Jan 7, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryStudies and improves menopause care for veterans
This bill asks the Government Accountability Office to study how the Department of Veterans Affairs currently provides medical care for menopause and related conditions. After that study, the VA must report back to Congress with a plan to put the study's recommendations into action and improve both the quality and availability of menopause care for veterans.
How it affects you
Female veterans experiencing menopause, perimenopause, or related conditions could see improvements in the care they receive from the VA, including better access to services and treatment options tailored to their needs.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 7, 2025)
Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on the medical services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans experiencing perimenopause, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and menopause stages. The VA must also report to Congress on a strategic plan to (1) implement any recommendations GAO makes in its report, (2) improve the quality of menopause care, and (3) improve the access of veterans to menopause care.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 219
A BILL
Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) · Introduced Jan 7, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 11, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.”